Social Worker LCSW - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Palliative Care - FT Days

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (GA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a program manager for outpatient psychotherapy and counseling services to patients and families. You will be a key member of the interdisciplinary leadership of Palliative Care across the continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, coordinating behavioral health needs for the outpatient Palliative Care Clinic.

The role requires Georgia licensure (LCSW), CSWE‑accredited MSW, BCLS, and 1–3 years hospital experience.

Qualifikationen

• Master's in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Georgia LCSW licensure required or eligible.
• BCLS certification required.
• 1-3 years hospital/healthcare experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide individual and/or group psychotherapy to patients and families.
• Lead groups for coping skills, understanding, and support.
• Refer patients to community resources to aid recovery.
• Document psychotherapy and counseling for billing and care plans.
• Assess risk and intervene for safety concerns and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and review plans of care.
• Manage caseload of 15–22 patients and coordinate with palliative care team.

Kenntnisse

Social Work Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Ausbildung

MSW CSWE-accredited

LCSW License

Jobbeschreibung

Job Category

Behavioral Health, Counseling, and Clergy

Work Shift/Schedule

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary Program manager for outpatient psychotherapy and counseling services to patients and families.

Key member of the interdisciplinary leadership of Palliative Care across the continuum of inpatient and outpatient services.

Primary manager over the coordination of behavioral health needs and psychosocial support for patients and families treated in the outpatient Palliative Care Clinic.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Georgia license in Social Work (LCSW).
• Maintains current BCLS certification.
• Educational Requirements: Masters Degree; in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Minimum Experience: One (1) - three (3) years' experience in a hospital, agency or institution providing related health care service

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Social Work Knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High energy and ability to function effectively in a dynamic work environment
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively in a team environment

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Provides individual and/or group psychotherapy and counseling to patients and families as appropriate; organize and/or lead appropriate groups for patients/families to develop understanding, coping skills, and increase knowledge and support for the patient/families; refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness. Provides psychosocial interventions with the highest integrity related to cultural appropriateness and developmental stage along the continuum of illness; supportive counseling, psychoeducation, anticipatory guidance, facilitation of family meetings, non-pharmacological triage of pain and symptom management. Maintain appropriate documentation and notation of psychotherapy and/or counseling to bill for services; Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Assesses potential risk and intervenes clinically to identify: polysubstance abuse, drug diversion; suicidal ideation; abuse, neglect, exploitation; anticipatory, complicated, disenfranchised grief, and multiple aspects of loss, adaptation on the continuum of illness. Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate the medical or physical patient concerns and to assess client needs. Functions as a liaison between the palliative care team and: Hospital Quality Improvement, Case Management/Social Services, Chaplain Services; Hospital/Community Hospice, Home Care agencies, Long Term Care/Assisted Living Facilities, other community services as indicated. Reviews cases of patients at risk for significant social problems on a regular basis. Develops the Plan of Care in coordination with the Interdisciplinary Team and plans interventions as indicated by patient and family assessments. Assesses and regularly reassesses the needs of patients and families as evidenced by the clinical record. Prepares POT with short-term goals which are based on the evaluation of the patient and in consultation with the referring physician and interdisciplinary team according to the policies and procedures. Assists patients in filing for MCR, MCD, VA and other appropriate benefits. Assists patients and families in answering special correspondence and completion of forms. Assists with verifying the financial status of the patient. Provides liaison function between palliative care team and hospital quality improvement, discharge planning, and social service departments. Provides liaison function between palliative care team and hospice, home care agencies, long term care facilities and other community services as needed. Attends monthly and periodic team meetings for the operational and administrative functions of the palliative care service. Assist patients with completing the Advanced Care documents. Assist patients with completing the POLST document in collaboration with the clinical team. Documents interventions and planning of patient care in accordance with State, Federal, regulatory and agency standards. Manages a caseload of 15-22 patients, adhering to physicians' orders for visit frequency. Assumes the active role of advocate for the patient/family unit. Makes necessary contacts with interdisciplinary team members, including volunteers to facilitate the care of patients and families. Assists health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the care of terminally ill patients and their families Participates in bereavement services provided to families and patients, as applicable. Provides counseling services to the patient and family within the framework of physician's orders and interdisciplinary team plan. Completes special projects/reports requested by the Medical Director and/or Director of Inpatient Medicine in a timely manner.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do.

Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.